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Central Pattaya
localMain beach, Walking Street, and entertainment district.
Jomtien
beachQuieter beach area south of central Pattaya.
Naklua
cultureNorthern area with Sanctuary of Truth and local fishing village.
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faq.subtitle Pattaya
60 days for Russian citizens. Can extend for 30 days at immigration office (1,900 THB, ~40 minutes).
Mandatory free online form since May 1, 2025. Fill 72h before arrival. You'll get QR code for immigration.
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Yes, hotels register automatically within 24h. No paper given, but can print confirmation on request.
Visa/Mastercard — NO. MIR — limited (Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn). UnionPay — yes, but not everywhere. Bring cash USD/EUR.
City exchange offices (TT Exchange, SuperRich). NOT at airport! Need clean, undamaged bills.
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220 THB per withdrawal. Limit 20,000-30,000 THB. Always decline conversion for better rate.
Budget: 1,500-2,000 THB/day. Mid-range: 3,000-5,000 THB/day. Comfortable: 5,000+ THB/day.
Airport, 7-Eleven, malls. AIS (best coverage) from 299 THB, DTAC/True from 199 THB for 30 days. Passport required.
Grab/Bolt: 1,750-1,850 THB (1.5-2h). Roong Reuang bus: 143 THB (2.5-3h). Bolt usually 15-35% cheaper.
10 THB along route. Flag down, press button to stop, hand money through driver's window.
Can rent (200-600 THB/day). But without international license: fine 500-1000 THB and insurance WON'T cover accidents!
Ferry: 30 THB, 35-45 min from Bali Hai Pier. Speedboat: 150-300 THB, 15-20 min. Last ferry at 6PM!
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Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Pattaya
IMPORTANT: Russian Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Bring cash or UnionPay.
At ATMs always decline conversion — you'll get better rate.
Exchange in city (TT Exchange), not at airport — 5-10% better rate.
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Bolt is usually 15-35% cheaper than Grab. Compare prices in both apps.
Songthaew (local transport) — only 10 THB. Press button to get off.
Bangkok airport to Pattaya: Grab/Bolt ~1,800 THB, bus 143 THB.
Vapes and e-cigarettes are BANNED. Fine up to 30,000 THB!
Without international license, insurance WON'T cover motorbike accidents!
Don't insult the King or royal family — it's a criminal offense.
Insurance is essential! Hospital day ~$200, serious accident — $60,000+.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya — best hospital with Russian-speaking staff.
Last ferry from Koh Larn at 6PM. Don't miss it!
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
138 ฿
~138 $
Restaurant dinner
863 ฿
~863 $
Breakfast
69 ฿
~69.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
69 ฿
~69.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
104 ฿
~104 $
Beer in bar
86 ฿
~86.0 $
Local beer
41 ฿
~41.0 $
Imported beer
104 ฿
~104 $
Wine bottle
518 ฿
~518 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
155 ฿
~155 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
10 ฿
~10.0 $
Cigarettes
138 ฿
~138 $
Weekly groceries
1,380 ฿
~1,380 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
276 ฿ / night
~276 $
Hostel private room
621 ฿ / night
~621 $
Guesthouse
690 ฿ / night
~690 $
Hotel 2★
863 ฿ / night
~863 $
Hotel 3★
1,380 ฿ / night
~1,380 $
Hotel 4★
2,415 ฿ / night
~2,415 $
Hotel 5★
5,175 ฿ / night
~5,175 $
Boutique hotel
2,760 ฿ / night
~2,760 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercard
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widespread
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PromptPayTrueMoney
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Cash essential for street food, markets, bars
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Banks: Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, Krungsri - ATMs widespread but charge 220 baht fee. SuperRich has best rates on Walking Street area. AVOID: Small exchange booths with bad rates. PromptPay QR growing. Beach resort - cash useful for bars, street food.
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5%
Not expected but appreciated. Round up or 20-50 baht
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Safe during day, watch for drunk tourists at night, jetski scammers, pickpockets on Walking Street
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
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3.5/5
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$1100
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60
Mbps
3.5/5
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4Gexcellent
5G✓
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HIVE Coworking, COCO Coworking
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E-visa✓
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location.nomad.comfortable$1300
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10
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